Entryways 71 Ideabooks

We rarely move between the inside and outside of our homes without some form of in-between space or cover — it could be a stoop, porch, balcony, veranda, courtyard or canopy. This might be where we initially greet a visitor, sit and read a book, take... more »

It's always tricky to prioritize decorating dollars, and I tend to funnel most of mine to interior improvements: furniture, fabric, tchotchkes. But lately I've been thinking that the outside of the house — and especially my front entry — deserves... more »

The entryway photos uploaded to Houzz in 2012 encompass a variety of styles — a testament to the diversity of designers and projects on Houzz. Among these 10 entryway photos added to the most ideabooks in 2012, you'll find small cottage-style mudrooms,... more »

I've always loved settees. They're like the Goldilocks of seating: not too big, not too small — just right. And one of my favorite places to see them is in entryways. More so than a chair or bench, they offer an instant invitation to settle in and get... more »

Entryways are often full of weird corners. Doorways can cut into the walls, staircases can create slanted partial walls and so on, so that foyers, mudrooms and other entryways tend to wind up with more corners and nooks than most, and many of them... more »

Ding dong! We rang the bell and asked for photos of your holiday front doors, and you answered, posting all sorts of beautiful pictures. Yuletide curb... more »

Unless you live in a mild climate, chances are that your container gardens look a bit drab during the winter months. Instead of emptying your pots and hoping for an early spring, create a holiday arrangement that can add a bit of cheer through even the... more »

It's a common design question for anyone wishing to update a home exterior: What color to paint the front door? I found three homeowners in Houzz Discussions with that dilemma and have a few suggestions for possible paint colors that would work well on... more »

Between holiday parties, friends' dropping in and overnight houseguests, our homes are on display more than ever this time of year. Make a fun first impression with chic, festive entryway decor that will last all season long. Whether you want to make... more »

Houzzers, you answered our call! Thank you for sharing your creative Halloween entryways with us. I have been having a ball checking out all of your decorations, from inviting harvest displays to decor made to frighten off the most intrepid visitors.... more »

If you live in a home without an entryway in the traditional sense (that is, a nice, wide hall or an open foyer), I can feel your pain. Perhaps someday I will be lucky enough to have a formal entry with room for a full-size table, lamps, benches and all... more »

Many people have a "bucket list" of events and locations they'd like to experience in life; I have a bucket list of architectural elements I hope to have in future homes throughout my life. At the top of my list is a porte cochere (pronounced "port-co-SHARE"),... more »

Water gives shape to nature — carving places like the Grand Canyon, for example — but it also determines much of a house's form and how it relates to nature. Beyond the roofs, walls and windows — the barriers that keep water from getting inside... more »

A foyer is one of the most important rooms in a home — it gives guests their first and last impression of the space. In offices, this is even more important. Elizabeth Reich and Elizabeth Cb Marsh (yes, that's how she spells it), associate interior... more »